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Senegal and Mauritania Clash in World Cup Qualifiers on Tuesday Night
Senegal will host Mauritania on Tuesday evening at Stade Abdoulaye Wade in their final Group B match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign. The Lions of Teranga, sitting comfortably at the top of the group with 21 points from nine matches, are looking to secure their spot at the World Cup in North America.
With six wins and three draws, Senegal remains unbeaten in the qualifiers, needing just one more victory to officially clinch automatic qualification. Their last match saw them achieve a stunning 5-0 win against South Sudan, showcasing their strong form and balance across the campaign.
Playing before their home crowd, Senegal is expected to dominate the game against fifth-placed Mauritania, who failed to qualify with only one win in nine games. Mauritania sits second from bottom, having drawn four matches and lost four, scoring just four goals while conceding nine.
Despite being out of contention, Mauritania aims to finish their campaign positively. They have struggled lately, failing to score in their last two matches against South Sudan and Sudan. Senegal leads the historical head-to-head, winning two of their last three encounters against Mauritania.
Senegal boasts a formidable offensive lineup, with key players like Idrissa Gueye and Boulaye Dia expected to feature prominently. On the other hand, Mauritania’s coach may experiment in the attacking third to search for a breakthrough.
With only pride at stake for Mauritania, Senegal enters with the expectation of wrapping up the qualifiers in commanding fashion.
